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Jason Collins, Trailblazing NBA Player, Dies at 47 After Battling Glioblastoma
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Jason Collins, the first openly gay active male athlete in a major US professional sport, died at 47 after a battle with glioblastoma, an aggressive brain cancer, leaving a legacy of inclusivity in sports.
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Jason Collins, the first openly gay active male athlete in a major US professional sport, died at 47 after a battle with glioblastoma, an aggressive brain cancer, leaving a legacy of inclusivity in sports.
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